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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Michael j. Kelly.

Michael j. Kelly, who has become the
reigning sensation in the base ball world,
WAS born in Troy, n. Y, in 1857. AT the
age of 20 years hs made his first appear
ance as a base ball player with the Olym
pic Club of Patterson, N. j., in 1877. Be
fore the season was half over he had dem
onstrated that he was player of no ordi-
nary merit. He was signed by the Buck
eve Club, of Columbus, Ohio, where he
caught McCormick's pitching success
fully.
The season of 1873 found him with the
Cincinnati Reds, whers he played right
field and change catcher until 1879, when
he went TO California with the Cincinnati
Buffalo aggregation. Early IN 1880, he
was signed by the Chicagos, and his ca
reer with that team has become we'll
known and familiar to every lover of base
hall from the Pacific to the Atlantic ocean.
Last February, President SpAulding OF
the Chicagos accepted an offer from Pres
ident Soden of the Bostons, of $4,000
for the release of the great all-round
PLAYER, and Kelly wendell his way 70 the
Athens of America. This transfer wss
the sensation of the day, and hs7 served
to give DhHb Dhll AZ III ptNbo "a go ~ -
try unequaled by any other spot IN the
world. Kelly has an individuality OF his
own which is seen TO marked degree
both upon the ball-feld and in his social
intercourse with his fellow players. Gen
ial. witty, and intelligent, he 10 the lie Oh
the team and TO great extent the mag
net which holds its members together
He heads the batting list for 1856, and II
the opinion of many good judges the on
iy reason that Kelly has not long before
enjoyed that distinction az batsman II
because he has at no time during his ca
reer mon the diamond been an individual
player for record. On the contrary
kelly invariably plays ball rather for thu
good OF his team and that his team ma.
win than from the desire to advance hi
own personal record. 1t has been thi
characteristic that has won him his ropu
larity. There is no player in the leaung
who has sacrificed himself oftener to brint
in some other player for run. Eve
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
The Daughters Room.

Every girl likes to think that her bed
room is her own, where she reigns su-
preme, and with right that is undisputed.
This is a natural and noble feeling, and
mothers should encourage it. Encourage
her to sdorn and besutify this room in
every way her fertile imagination msy de-
wise. Let it be hers where she can retire
for study or deeper thought; and especial
ly let her know that it is hers to keep in
perfect order and nestness. Here 10 an
opportunity to foster elements of chsrac-
ter that are essential in the woman, to ex-
ercise individual ideas and tastes, and cul'
tIvate an interest in the domestic do
main. Care and management of the
other rooms of the house belong more to
the head of the family.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Mrs. Ella Wheeler Willows Home.
New Haven News

Her husband, Robert NJ. Wilcox, a stock.
holder OF and travelling salesman for the
Meriden Britannia company, is on the
road great portion of the time, and
since his mother, Mrs. Wilcox, and other
members Of the family left the city the
residence on Colony street has been a
lonely residence for the woman made
famous by the Poems of Passion" Be.
sides Meriden has furnished very little
for her social amusement as all her dis
tinguished literary friends came from
abroad, and the only wonder is that
woman of such poetic nature and as re-
fined susceptibilities could have contented
herself in such cold, unappreciative
place rs Meriden, so long as she has.
Her health is still much impaired, and
though it has been decided 10 yacate the
present residence the first of next month,
the definite plans for the future have not
yet been determined. 1t is quite prob
able, however, that when Mr.. Wilcox re-
turns from his wertern trip arrange.
ments will be made TO spend the summer
at some fsvorite watering resort, One
thing is certain, that the fair poetess will
most likely leave Meriden for good, and
so back to her old Wisconsin home.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07

alert to see point in the game, he has
acquired the title of the great sll-round
player of the country. 1t has been his
selt-saerihcing spirit, coupled with nat
ural quickness of thought and execution
as well as an innate talent and ability as
ball player, that has made him SO val.
liable bali player TO the clubs he has
played with of late years. A great gener-
al ia contest: clear strategist we'll
yersed in every point of play, and compe-
tent to I'LL any position himself; tricky,
bold, and thoroughly experienced in his
work upon the diamond he is eminently
qualified for the position he has attained
In the profession, and is thoroughly cap
able of making any team he may connect
himself with an exceedingly uncertain
quantity If not a dangerous factor in the
championship race The Boston team
needed great strength, and they invested
in Que man. The result has shown that
the one man mas accomplish.s that
was expected of him. The team has risen
from fifth place to tie place with the
Detroits. Captain Kely Aas infused his
energy into all the rest of the players,
and they now play ball.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07

animal that he intends to be his future
stockgetter, shows that it is a matter of
serious import to him, and that all his
experience and skill is needed to enable
him to decide whether the specimen be-
fore him has the form, constitution
characteristics and milk marks in suffi-
cient degree to warrant him in giving it
the place of honor at the head OF his
herd. If he makes up his mind that the
animal is suitable, the price is then talk
ed of, but that is generally secondary
consideration with the buyer, for the
animal is what he wants, the price will
soon be agreed upon, and bargain con
cluded. AS every one is not an expert
at judging cattle, and as the outward
markings are not always reliable guide
to the animals capabilities and virtues,
it is therefore of the utmost importance
to have knowledge of the milking
qualities of the ancestors.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
We All Have TO Work Up.

The Pacific Railroad Commission have
been examining Jay Gould. Their object
was to obtain information that might
shed light on Che shady transactions con
nected with that road. The result was
not satisfactory to the commissioners.
They might as well shear hydraulic ram
for wool as TO question Jay Gould for
information he don't care to give.
Speaking of Jay Gould reminds us of a
little incident that occurred in Galveston
on the occasion of Mr.. Gould's visit to
that city some seven years ago. Accom-
panied by number of leading citizens
he was inspecting the cotton exchange
when a small boy was seized by one OF
the gentleman just as the gamin was pick
ing the great railroad magnate's pocket.
@what did the little fellow dor asked
Gould.
'He stole your pocket handkerchief,
Mr.. Gould, and am going to turn him
over TO policeman"
Don't do that" replied Mr.. Gould,
smiling good naturedly, "let him go we
should not discourage young beginners
/ had to start ont in modest way my
self when | went into the railroad bust
ness.n and reaching down in his 7cket
Mr.. Gould brought up quarter and gave
it to the boy, to encourage him to aim
higher.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Why Heads BECOME Bald.

The article of Mr.. w. g. Gouinlock in
the Popular Science Monthly for May,
gives an intelligent and apparently logi-
cal explanation of the phenomenon OF
bald heads.
This writer attributes the loss OF hair
to The wearing of hard, close-htting hats,
the pressure of which against the onyield-
ing skull prevents the free flow Of blood
through the arteries and veins which feed
the hair-roots. a sluggish circulation Is
thus produced, the bulbs and follicles Of
the hair do not receive proper nourish-
ment and as a consequence the hair ian
guishes and dies. When it is remember
ed that the hair, like all other portions OF
the body, ia dependent upon a free clrcu-
Iatiou Of the blood for its nutrition and
growth, it seems very reasonable that the
babitual pressure Of a hard hat would nave
the effect indicated. Between tho HAIR
and the hard bones OF the head nothing
interyenes but the skin with its interiao-
ing VI veins and arteries, so that the
slightest pressure must serve 70 seriously
restrict the flow of the blood through
these channels.
If this is good reasoning, and 1t GER
tairssy seems such, there must be SPECIFY
return to soft hats, or the hard nat, no"
go nopulgr, must be provided with somt
kind of an interior contriyance that Wal
not choke off all the blood from me mar
roots. The ventilated hat is good o. Ia
"a II goes. but il takes blood as wen az
air 10 keep the hair alive and growing
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Tn. Grimes Bill Reported.

LONDON, June 30.-ln the commons to-
night w. H. Smith moved that If the re-
port on the crimes bin be not reached by
Monday cloture be applied. The Par
nellites opposed the motion which, how
ever, was carried by alvote OF 220 to 120
The speaker then called upon the Parnoll-
ties to move the amendments standing
opposite their names on the notice paper.
The Parnellites were watching proceed
ings from the members side of the gallery
but made no reply. The amendments in
PRODUCED by Balfour were agreed to with
out debate and the bill was reported.
Balfour announced that the third reading
of the bill would be;noved on Tuesday
naXt
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Good Bnll.
william Fairweather in Ohio Farmer.

'"'Am FaIrweather in Ohio Farmer
HE points of dairy bull should be
great measure those of a COW, modi-
~ oy sex, His head should be broad
,,N good sized muzzle. Horns of med
,s'I,. .'15 aRd tarering, eye clear and in
y.'seut' yet mild and expressive, throat
lA and free from loose skin. His
a. "a should be Of fair length, clean cut
'ue mead and arched. A full neck at
.| vac op Is not an objection, bpt rather
mo P'eIefred, as showing strength,
49, ana muscular development. The
l la should be thin and close TO the
s,-Si ana the spine moderately well de-
49, nus hips broad, back straight. and
$50 .1'' set on level with the hack. The
s.- saould be well ribbed. deem at the
II ana well filed behind the shoulders
u s should be short, fine and firmly
49,. should be well auar.e -ed. LIGHT in
~ '-- and heavy behind. Reject IA a
sir any animal that shows a noun
e-s-.e peel In front, and light hind
b. ~ ~ ne may get you a beef animal.
rao.' ;., chances OF getting a mixer are
ss5 - '--sss The thighs should be thin
vl.o-.se apart and the scrotum well de-
~ 55q I' u hight color and soft texture:
and ~ Of teats is a good Indication
vH ,l larger they are the more likelv
na IA oe transmitted in good sizA ~
and s5, mg, The tail should be Ion 2
DION r. with bnshy switch and clean
rsse5j,i. ne general get-up should be
Il Soag. graceful and and pleasing.
tsy 1,,t .'@au, where the farmers have 70
s,ciss ~ ems and heavy taxes, they ex-
O. bvns greatest care in the selection
srce.Ie,eo5 Aead their herds, as the fnture
ianuy II their rent producers and
!adic'r, pporters all depend On the
oecs,i. selection Of the sire a. san ns
sa'sh he sco,,,. eve . and careful way in
osllsA farmer examines the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Momans,s Lot.

In general way il is quite in common
with mans yet there are points where
each has seperate sphere. United, they
are mutually Respondent; separated they
are each largely independent. All men
have to face the world and earn a living,
and frequently women find themselves
Obliged to do no less. Men receive q
special preparation for such work; shall
women be treated with like considera-
ton? To send anyone forth TO win bread,
unqualified, is cruel. A boy or girl that
is well equipped TO meet the future, Will
look upon life more wisely, free from
decisions, and false ideas, and will be ia
best possible condition TO appropriate
any good luck that might happen along.
When forced by circumstances into the
stern duties of life, the keenest sufferers
among women are those who have grown
up in luxury. IL is criminal for parents
10 carefully provide for the boys, and
allow their daughters 20 grow into matur
ity without laying a foundation on which
they can build livelihood, should circum
stances demand it. BY understanding
the possibilities of the future, sense OF
responsibility is cultivated ana wisdom
alone will dictate preparation. ms
preparation gives dignity and poise to
character that nothing else can equal.
She must be conscious OF possessing an
education that can be turned into money
if necessary. This feeling places her at
great advantage in every situation.
When woman sees life from the same
stand point as man, her lot will be i'm
meusely i'm proved.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
Watch the Insects.
American Agrlcnlturist for July.

AAtllIdu ABIICulutlsl AOt July
Injurious insects demand attention
throughout the summer months. Look
for the bOrers near the base of young
fruit trees; If sawdust is seen to dros
from hole in the bark, or if a portion
Of the bark is seen to be depressed, cut
out the borer. 4 \ If the leaves of
cufrants and gooseberries are eaten by
the worm" apply white hellebore at
once Stir tablespoonful of the powder
In a pailful of water, and apply with a
syringe. Repeat this after few days.
Il later broods appear, continue the rem
cay which is very certain one. y
lhe greenish sling slug, which appears
On the leaves of cherry, pear, and other
rees may be destroyed by applying air
SACKED lime or wood ashes. This may
DC cusled upon the leaves by means of a
bsg OF coarse fabric, attached to pole.
Inc insects attacking the grapevine this
month are mainly large caterpillars,
which are most readily picked by hand !;
'us so'called "thrips,n which is properly
I 'le grapevine leaf hopper" are not re-
.4'sd TO the thrips. 1t is little whitish
insect which often rises in clouds when
'le vines are disturbed. The best treat
Isnt is to go among the vines with
.g'enes' gently beating them to disturb
y. .ae insects, which will at once fly towards
'as hght' il The first appearance
VI gTayisn spots on the undersides of the
ule indicates mildew, and flowers of
slPnur should be applied with bellows
maze Tor the purpose. y X s. When
ever eve. pear trees are attacked by blight,
'-'0n comes without warming, Gu. away
ever! ohghted portion and burn it.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
FARM NOTES

Potash fertilizers have decidedly inn
proved desirable qualities of fruits when
ever applied.
1t is claimed that sorrel can be eradi
Gated from fields by the general applica-
ton of 1nleached wood ashes.
Don't use any parsnip seed unless it be
last years growth, as such seed does not
rapidly terminate if old.
Minnesota state university is 10 have
an advisory board of seven farmers to
manage its agricultural department.
Fruit growers say that raspberries
grown for evaporation can be much
more easily gathered By knocking the
fruit off.
Whenever pear trees are attacked by
blight, which comes without warning,
cut away every blighted portion and burn
it.
Do not feed meal or any other food
that is full of parasites, as it will cause
worms in the fowls. If you use such,
not only scald it, but cook thoroughly,
and it will do no harm.
1t is often better to hatch the turkey
eggs under the hen than under the turkey
hen, as the hen turkey is too impatient
of confinement and is apt to lead her
young ones away at an early age.
Market men say that the demand for
currants is increasing yearly. The old
way of shipping in bulk is giving place
to berry crates and baskets.
The net profits from the sale of small
fruit by two young ladies in California
last year, one of whom was consump-
tive when she began, amounted to the
handsome sum of $4,000.
The agricultural products of Germany,
exclusive of wheat, amount to wo-thirds
as much as those of the United States,
and yet we have single states whoss area
exceeds that of the German Empire.
Never use sulphur ON the bodies of
young chicks for gares or any other dis
ease. Lard and sulphur applied while in
the downy state will cause sores and tor.
ture, sometimes death. This we have
found true-to our cost.
Young chickens, as soon as weaned,
should be provided with suitable perches.
Make them low and on a level. 1t will
be better for their health to get the
young fowls off the ground as soon as
possible. Do net neglect to provide a
door or slide.
Pick out your BREEDERS says the Farm
Journal, the pigs with long bodies, broad
backs and deep round hams. Select a
breed which has hair on it. A good coat
OF hair counts on hog as well as any
animal. 1t is protection in summer
and in winter.
In twenty days the eggs of one hen
would exceed the weight of her body.
So of any bird. Yet the whole of that
mass of albumen is drawn directly from
her body. If stinted in food, of course
it wonld limit the number as we'll as the
size Of the eggs.
Glover is one of the greatest consumers
of lime among farm crops, and this ex-
plains the marvellous effect of suIphate
OF lime or land plaster in making clover
| catch. On heavy soil a dressing OF 100
pounds OF gypsum per acre rarely fails
to bring good clover.
In order to have the oxalis flower to
perfection during the winter months,
they should be SO placed as to be fully
exposed to the sun as much as possible
They grow well enough in any light
situation, bat if flowers are wanted, they
must be exposed to the sun.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07

4 group of three little girls stood be-
fore the window of the toy store and
gazed longingly al the display of dolls
A kind looking man noticed them, and
soon each little girl went away with a
doll in her arms, bashfully telling her
thanks to the man. He fingered behind
to say: "The little ones like dolls, and
when see them looking at them | can't
help stopping and getting some for them
ltgives me a sad sort of pleasure
"YesY"
"My little girl liked dolls--it seemed
as if her whole soul was bound PUP in
them, almost. And she was such a little
thing, too But she played with them
almost continually, and took 40 much
comfort with them, especially one small
wax doll, with its hands broken on and
one foot missing. Yes, and its nose was
badly worn aud it's hair had been put up
in the very height of fashion so many
times that it was nearly worn out, too,
All her dolls had names, and this one she
called 'Tatie'- she meant Katie but
she wasn't old enough to- talk very we'll.
Every night when she went to bed she
must have Tatie' must lie i'm the little
white bed beside her and nestle in her
arms at night. And Tatie' must have
some of the medicines, to,), and part of
the little delicate dishes the loving hands
of her mother brought her.
"And as she grew worse she told US
that 'Tatie' was weaker, and showed US
how much paler her poor married face
and worn off nose were. And every day
she held 'Tatie' more and moro closely in
her arms. so we sat by her bedside and
knew, hard as it was, that the little angel
of our household was going away, and
that the closer che held 'Tatie' in her
slender, wasted arms the faster she was
slipping from us. And at last she grow
so weak she could scarcely move, but her
arms claspod tighter II we tried to take
her 'Tatie' away from her, One night !
had lain down on the sofa, worn out with
watching, and in little while my wife
woke me with soft touch, and her tears
fell on my,face, and knew what IL meant
And whom we went bach in the bedroom
our little girl lay there stll and calm,
and 'Tatie' yet in her arms, with the
scattering, half worn hair pressed against
her pale, wasted cheek They put her in
the little coffin, and when looked 'Tatie'
still nestled in her arms.
$50 that ia why | stopped and bought
the little girls some dolls, though ! never
saw them before, and if they take half
the comfort with them that my little
girl did | will be more than repaid"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
New Cure for Milk Fever.
Journal of Agriculture.


As this disease is quite common and
iabIe to occur at calying time with al
most any COW, the more light there can
f. had on the subject the better. This
method of curing the disease is practiced
l. Germany. IL IS worth remembering
End trying;
Ont of three cows that we're attacked
h. the fever two were very seriously i'll.
IN the treatment of one of those that
Ea.ick in the afternoon, applications
| ice on the head, frequent injections
Efcold water, four cathartic powders,
.1d every two hours decoction made
|fone ounce of camomile flowers, with
|be addition of two tablespoonfuls of
Ether. we're employed during the night.
|The COW lay on her side for hours end
booked very miserable. In the morning
of the next day the loins were covered
with blankets, and these rubbed, or rather
ironed, with very hot irons. This process
was continued for about three hours,
after which the COW stood up and gave
about two and half quarts of milk. She
was restored to health tho next day.
One of the other cows was also very
seriously ill. She was treated in the
same way with the exception that the
ironing was continued from morning till
noon, and again from 2 O'Clock to 6
O'Clock p. IN. At o'clock she was still
ION her side, but at 8 o'clock she got up
without assistance and commenced eat
ing straw.
The third COW was not so dangerously
isfected, but still was unable to stand.
Her case was relieved after few hours
|irening,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1887-07-07
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
OCTOBER WOODS.
JAMES E. POTTER.

ling m from out the mist
M me smoky atmosphere
an army fast approaching,
II posrjng flags in front and rear
- N woods by nature painted,
xr,th her colors rare ana OLD,
az. the paintings IN cathedra's
La 117.' ~, in frames inlaid with gold,
NJ. heu nd beech trees clothed ia yellow,
Ri-rb and maple decked ia RED,
,,'5,giny In the mellow sunshine
"a An autumn day near sped.
o,ts that red men hel as sacred
~ their great kirg, Mantle,
49, lsy..,reath which fires were kindled
mai he might appetise tnelr woe.
u-ber In suffering or in sorrow
"I,,av we're bowed with hearts contrlte,
~. stand motionless as statues
tnsir loose flung ruoes OF white.
III. an old man sadly musIng,
Wondering at his locks so gray,
N the old oaks seem 70 SORROW
u11shine leaves for ears away.
sailing. turning, falling slowly,
Ssrtltng nearer, closer down,
rsl ne leaves from birch and chestnut,
Trted ami DER ilecked with brown,
An The woods have for a carpet
sailing leaves now dry apd Sere,
,aJ their rustic like weird music
sans so strangely on the ear,
rbsfif seasons have their dirges,
PLAYED and sung at autumn close,
pastiing leaves must be the music
Tbat enchants them 10 repOse
The sls DER western hill-tops
F50ds the woodland with ITS light,
vtv SINKING like oall O. fire,
The earth is clothed ia night.
pot soon DER eastern mountains
the huater's moon looks down,
The mellow light falls checkered
Through the oak leaves on the ground,
AID bretzes as they gently pass
Whisper through toe signing trees,
.uaIoSeen-fas speeding autu m
g-nedirtions on the leaves"